D♯ Minor Scale
The D♯ Minor scale contains the notes D♯, E♯, F♯, G♯, A♯, B, C♯. Its key signature has 6♯.
D♯ Minor scale on the piano
Key facts
Scale degrees of D♯ Minor
| Degree | Note | Name | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D♯ | Tonic | P1 |
| 2 | E♯ | Supertonic | M2 |
| 3 | F♯ | Mediant | m3 |
| 4 | G♯ | Subdominant | P4 |
| 5 | A♯ | Dominant | P5 |
| 6 | B | Submediant | m6 |
| 7 | C♯ | Subtonic | m7 |
Chords in the key of D♯ Minor
These are the seven diatonic triads built on each degree of the D♯ Minor scale. Click a chord to see its notes, fingering and inversions.
Common chord progressions in D♯ Minor
| Roman numerals | Chords |
|---|---|
| i – iv – v – i | D♯m – G♯m – A♯m – D♯m |
| i – VI – III – VII | D♯m – B – F♯ – C♯ |
| i – iv – VII – III | D♯m – G♯m – C♯ – F♯ |
| i – VII – VI – VII | D♯m – C♯ – B – C♯ |
Natural, harmonic & melodic D♯ Minor
| Variant | Notes |
|---|---|
| Natural | D♯, E♯, F♯, G♯, A♯, B, C♯ |
| Harmonic | D♯, E♯, F♯, G♯, A♯, B, C♯♯ |
| Melodic | D♯, E♯, F♯, G♯, A♯, B♯, C♯♯ (ascending; the descending form matches the natural minor) |
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Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the D♯ Minor scale?
The D♯ Minor scale consists of the notes D♯, E♯, F♯, G♯, A♯, B, C♯.
How many sharps or flats does D♯ Minor have?
The key signature of D♯ Minor has 6♯.
What is the relative key of D♯ Minor?
The relative key of D♯ Minor is F♯ Major — it shares the same key signature.
What chords are in the key of D♯ Minor?
The diatonic chords in the key of D♯ Minor are D♯m, E♯dim, F♯, G♯m, A♯m, B, C♯.
